H.E. Georg Schmidt
Ambassador German Embassy to South Korea
In cooperation with the Busan Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority (BJFEZ), we are pleased to invite you to our Economic Outlook Busan 2026.
The event offers exclusive insights into the latest developments in German-Korean business relations, as well as an outlook on Korea's economy and key industries.
We are honored that distinguished experts, including H.E. Georg Schmidt, German Ambassador to South Korea, and Ms. Katharina Viklenko, Director and Korea Correspondent at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), will contribute to the program.
Mr. Andrew Charn Gyoon Park, General Director at Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority (BJFEZ), will present on the BJFEZ's Manufacturing Project. Furthermore, Dr. Charlie Lay, Senior Economist of Commerzbank AG will update on the global economic outlook.
Their perspectives will be complemented by an economic analysis offering a broader global outlook from Korea's viewpoint.
We look forward to welcoming you and to an insightful exchange at the event.
Event Details
- Date & Time: 15 January 2026 (Thursday)
- Part 1: KGCCI Economic Outlook Busan 2026
Registration: 4.30 pm
Start of Event: 5.00 pm
- Part 2: KGCCI Dinner Reception (Standing Reception)
Registration/Networking: 6.50 pm
Start of Reception: 7.20 pm
- Venue: Signiel Busan, Ballroom(4Fl.) MAP
- Language: English
- Participation Fee: Free of Charge
Speaker
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Katharina Viklenko
Director/Correspontant Korea Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)
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Charlie Lay
Senior Economist Commerzbank AG, Singapore Branch
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Andrew Charn Gyoon Park
General Director of Investment Promotion Department Busan Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority (BJFEZ)
